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<p>Internazionale’s Francesco Acerbi and coach Simone Inzaghi celebrate after qualifying for the Champions League final</p>
Richard JollyFootball

How Inter Milan’s ‘warrior spirit’ reignited a Champions League dream

Inter Milan bid to bounce back from a near miss in the Serie A title race, as Napoli secured glory last weekend, and Miguel Delaney outlines how Simone Inzaghi has crafted one of the most intense teams in Europe to return to the Champions League final

<p>The events of Heysel saw 39 fans lose their lives</p>
Will CastleHeysel Disaster

Forty years on from Heysel: The lessons football still needs to learn

<p>Matheus Cunha waves goodbye to Wolves fans after the final game of the Premier League season</p>
Football

Cunha is the enigma that could finally solve Man United’s mess

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LiveFootball

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Sesko talks, Liverpool close on Wirtz

<p>Ex-Liverpool and Sunderland striker Fabio Borini now plays for a declining Sampdoria side</p>
Football

Sampdoria handed Serie C relegation lifeline in hope to avoid new low

<p>Amad Diallo showed his middle finger to fans in Malaysia</p>
Football

Diallo says ‘no regrets’ after showing middle finger to fans

<p>Salomon Kalou has embarked on a bizarre post-retirement passion project</p>
Football

Ex-Chelsea star Kalou reveals bizarre post-retirement passion project

<p>Diego Maradona’s medical team was charged with negligent homicide in a trial that began in March</p>
Football

Maradona’s homicide case declared mistrial: ‘A great embarrassment’

<p>Chelsea fought back to triumph in the Conference League final</p>
Football

How Palmer turned Chelsea’s Conference League nightmare into glory

<p>Guardiola in conversation with assistant coach Juanma Lillo</p>
Football

Guardiola to lose three key assistants in major coaching shake-up

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Football

Ferdinand to leave TNT Sports after Champions League final

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Football

Henry questions Arteta’s failure to sign striker: ‘He had time’

<p>Gianluigi Donnarumma has arguably been PSG’s best performer in the Champions League</p>
Football

Donnarumma has proved that his goalkeeping kind are still in fashion

<p>Mary Earps was a key cog in a hugely successful era for the Lionesses</p>
Football

Earps’ shock retirement is the start of much-needed Lionesses new era

<p>Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, wears a grim expression following the team’s defeat at Man Utd</p>
Football

The hard decisions Aston Villa face after transfer gamble backfires

Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as the new manager of Real Madrid (Jose Breton/AP)
Football

Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling

<p>Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates following the team's victory</p>
Football

Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost

<p>Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, wears a grim expression following the team’s defeat at Man Utd</p>
Football

The hard decisions Aston Villa face after transfer gamble backfires

Xabi Alonso has been unveiled as the new manager of Real Madrid (Jose Breton/AP)
Football

Alonso pays tribute to predecessor Ancelotti at Real Madrid unveiling

<p>Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea, celebrates following the team's victory</p>
Football

Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost

Premier League

Luke Humphries has been chatting to Phil Taylor for advice (John Walton/PA)
Sport

Luke Humphries thanks Phil Taylor for ‘extra boost’ after winning Premier League

<p>Paul Doyle, 53, will appear in court for the first time on Friday</p>
Crime

What do we know about Liverpool suspect Paul Doyle?

Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said Manchester City’s summer “ended up costing us” (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Friday’s briefing: Man City want to be more ‘aggressive’ in market

Luke Littler won six out of seven legs to beat Gerwyn Price (John Walton/PA)
Sport

Luke Littler beats Gerwyn Price to edge closer to retaining Premier League crown

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ACFC

Why Liverpool winning the Premier League had nothing to do with luck

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ACFC

How Vitor Pereira has completely transformed Wolves

Ruben Amorim admits he and his Manchester United players are desperate to ‘turn the page’ on this season (Martin Rickett/PA)
Football

Ruben Amorim says Manchester United want to ‘turn the page’ after poor season

<p>Khaldoon Al Mubarak has lamented Man City’s lack of investment last summer</p>
Football

Man City chairman sets out summer transfer plans: ‘We will be back’

Enzo Maresca’s side enjoyed a fine season (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)
Football

Enzo Maresca says Conference League victory a ‘starting point’ for Chelsea

Crime

Mother dragged by Liverpool crash car feared baby son in pram had died

<p>Khaldoon Al Mubarak has lamented Man City’s lack of investment last summer</p>
Football

Man City chairman sets out summer transfer plans: ‘We will be back’

Enzo Maresca’s side enjoyed a fine season (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)
Football

Enzo Maresca says Conference League victory a ‘starting point’ for Chelsea

Crime

Mother dragged by Liverpool crash car feared baby son in pram had died

Women’s football

<p>England host Portugal in the Women’s Nations League</p>
Football

Is England vs Portugal on TV? How to watch Lionesses in Nations League

Football

Is England vs Portugal on TV? How to watch Lionesses in Nations League

<p>England host Portugal in the Women’s Nations League</p>
<p>Eni Aluko's comments on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour caused a media storm</p>
Football

Aluko snubbed by ITV for first Lionesses match since Wright scandal

<p>Earps' No. 1 spot in the England squad has come under threat from Hannah Hampton recently</p>
Football

Wiegman left ‘sad’ after Earps’ shock retirement before Euro 2025

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Football

England’s Euros squad: Who’s on the plane and who’s got work to do?

<p>Arsenal captain Kim Little and Leah Williamson lift the trophy at the Emirates</p>
Football

Arsenal bring historic success into new era and the next step is clear

<p>Arsenal captain Kim Little and Leah Williamson lift the trophy at the Emirates</p>
Football

Arsenal bring historic success into new era and the next step is clear

<p>Kelly was handed a start in Lisbon (Zed Jameson/PA)</p>
Football

Kelly grateful for Arsenal journey after being in a ‘dark place’

<p>Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League with a fine performance against Barcelona</p>
Football

Wright: Champions League triumph saved Arsenal from ‘embarrassment’

European football

<p>Francesco Acerbi celebrates after scoring Inter's crucial semi-final goal</p>
Football

Inter’s veterans have final chance to write Champions League history

LiveFootball

Chelsea fight back to win Conference League final against Real Betis

<p>PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi presents the trophy to Marquinhos</p>
Football

How PSG’s ‘kingmaker’ seized chance to reshape football’s future

Transfers

<p>Kevin De Bruyne’s future is still up in the air</p>
Football

De Bruyne transfer saga takes fresh twist with multiple offers

<p>The striker is available for £40m this summer</p>
Football

Delap transfer latest as Chelsea eye advantage in race with Man United

<p>Sancho has spent the season on loan at Chelsea</p>
Football

Sancho offered route out of Man Utd if Chelsea pass on permanent deal

<p>Antony has eight goals and five assist since joining Betis on loan</p>
Football

Antony’s Betis form sparks bidding war as Spanish giants enter race

<p>Luis Diaz (left) and Marcus Rashford (right) are both wanted by a European giant</p>
Football

Rashford and Diaz revealed as transfer targets for European giant

<p>Could Jamie Vardy be on his way to Selhurst Park?</p>
Football

Crystal Palace consider shock move for Vardy

<p>Florian Wirtz won player of the year when Leverkusen won the Bundesliga</p>
Football

Wirtz set for major move as Man City eye De Bruyne successor

<p>Morgan Rogers, left, is on Chelsea's radar this summer</p>
Football

Chelsea target Villa star to bolster attack in summer transfer window

International football

<p>Ronan Kpakio has earned his first senior call-up</p>
Football

Wales hand 18-year-old Kpakio surprise call-up after one league start

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LiveFootball

Tuchel recalls Toney as key players absent from England squad - live

<p>Ivan Toney of Al-Ahli Saudi celebrates victory in the AFC Champions League Elite Final</p>
Football

Tuchel explains decision to recall Ivan Toney to England squad

Football League

<p>Charlton are back in the second tier of English football</p>
Football

Charlton seal Championship return with Wembley win over Leyton Orient

<p>Sunderland celebrated a dramatic Championship play-off final win</p>
Football

Sunderland prove comeback kings to seal dramatic Premier League return

LiveFootball

Sunderland promoted back to Premier League after stoppage-time winner

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Club World Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, dates and venues

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Club World Cup 2025: Schedule, fixtures, dates and venues

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Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping to retain Seamus Coleman’s experience (Niall Carson/PA)
Football

Heimir Hallgrimsson keen for Seamus Coleman to continue international career

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Football

Madueke snaps back at critics after Chelsea win Conference League

<p>Manchester United suffered a defeat in Kuala Lumpur</p>
Football

Amorim claims Man Utd players need to be booed after dreadful defeat

Chelsea lifted the Conference League trophy in Wroclaw (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Thursday’s briefing: Glory for Chelsea and England prepare for Portugal game

Chelsea lifted the Conference League trophy in Wroclaw (Jane Barlow/PA)
Football

Thursday’s briefing: Glory for Chelsea and England prepare for Portugal game

<p>Cole Palmer led Chelsea to Conference League glory</p>
Football

‘Absolute genius’ Palmer hailed for inspiring Chelsea’s European win

<p>Cole Palmer inspired Chelsea’s comeback</p>
Football

Chelsea player ratings as Palmer stars in Conference League final win

Football betting

<p>There’s no shortage of football betting sites and we’ve highlighted our favourites</p>
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Best Football Betting Sites UK 2025: Top 10 Ranked and Reviewed

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Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK | May 2025

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